Olver

Physical Description

He is gaunt and sullen-looking. He is ugly with a squashed nose, a mouth too wide for his face and ears too big that stick out besides. He looks six but claims to be nine. (LoC,Ch5) He is short and skinny with huge ears, nose and mouth. He looks ten. (ACoS,Ch28)

Chronology

Olver follows the Band of the Red Hand when the head south. Master Burdin feeds him in exchange for helping with the horses. When Mat discovers Olver's presence, he "hires" Olver as his personal messenger. (LoC,Ch22)

Talmanes reads while Olver plays Snakes and Foxes. He finally wins a game, amazing Talmanes. Olver opens Verin�s letter; it is a warning of a major invasion of Caemlyn. They rush outside the tent and see the glow of fire in the city. (ToM,Epilogue)

Other References

LoC,Ch5 - Olver is an orphan. He father was killed by the Shaido. His mother died of illness. He claims to be nine but looks younger.

LoC,Ch22 - Olver has a game of Snakes and Foxes that his father made for him.